Modern cars are true wonders of engineering. They rely on multiple components and mechanical systems working together to guarantee smooth and safe operation. However, while most people know a little ...
Porsche’s $7,000-plus Active Ride system is transformative. And it isn’t. Allow us to explain. Like a lot of people interested in vehicle dynamics, I’m fascinated by active suspension. That is, an ...
Every vehicle has its own suspension system, a collection of springs, shocks, and bars that keep the vehicle level and keep the tires on the pavement at all times. Remove a vehicle's suspension, and ...
In Part One of this series on racecar dynamics we introduced a new way of looking at the vehicle's suspension systems. We learned that it is important to match the desires of both ends of the car in ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your car's suspension is one of its most vital elements for safe, comfortable travel. Technically, you can put a box on four wheels and call ...
Something to look forward to: Known for its high-end audio equipment, Bose also ventured into potentially revolutionary automotive technology years ago. Now, the company's "magic" suspension system ...
Porsche Active Ride uses two-valve dampers, which have separate compression and rebound valves. Hence the name. Two-valve dampers aren’t unique to Active Ride, but here, each damper valve is connected ...